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Stress is a component of modern day living that most people experience at some point in their lives. It becomes a problem when it is experienced regularly or over a long period of time. It can have an effect on our digestive and respiratory systems, our hormonal system, and impact our cardiovascular and reproductive systems.

Our bodies are designed to react to threats, real or perceived. Energy is directed away from normal functioning so it can be used to ward off a potential threat. The sympathetic nervous system (which branches from the central nervous system) is triggered into a 'fight or flight' response. This can have an effect on our digestive and respiratory systems, our hormonal system, and impact our cardiovascular and reproductive systems.